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Books in Dangerous Jobs series

  • Dangerous Jobs Logging

    G.L. Cronin

    Hardcover (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    A logger makes the final cut. "Timber!" Loggers know to stand back and be careful. They face extreme danger every day as they travel through steep and rugged forests, fell huge trees, and handle sharp tools. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn how loggers face risks to harvest the wood we need.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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  • Dangerous Jobs Search and Rescue

    Brittany Canasi

    Hardcover (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Whatโ€™s it like to work in the dangerous field of search and rescue? It all depends on where help is needed! Explore the differences between mountain and wilderness, cave, urban, and combat search and rescue. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn how the heroic efforts of a few save the lives of many.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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  • Swat Team Members in Action

    Alex Monnig

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of SWAT team members. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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  • Stunt People

    Ruth Hepworth

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the work done by stunt people as they crash, fight, fall and otherwise endanger themselves to entertain us through movies, television, or even live shows
  • Land, Search, and Rescue Units

    P. Lavalla

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the work of search and rescue teams, looks at the skills, equipment, and special techniques used in rescue work, and depicts common dangers
  • Parasite Collector

    Jessica Cohn, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Discusses the responsibilities of a parasite collector, describes the importance of their work, and profiles some parasitologists careers.
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  • Deep Sea Divers

    Tony Hayward

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    This is a first (and only) edition about deep sea diving. Very rare!
  • Test Pilots

    Michael J. Gething

    Library Binding (Rourke Enterprises, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Discusses aspects of test flying and the educational requirements, training, and daily activities of test pilots
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  • SWAT Team Member

    Patrick Perish

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Only the most dangerous circumstances call for a visit from the SWAT team. Using special weapons and techniques, these highly trained officers keep people safe in a variety of situations. Learn what it takes to be a SWAT team member in this book for young students.
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  • Firefighters

    Ruth Hepworth

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Discusses the methods, equipment, and dangers involved in fighting fires in a variety of settings
  • Dangerous Jobs Logging

    G.L. Cronin

    Paperback (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    A logger makes the final cut. "Timber!" Loggers know to stand back and be careful. They face extreme danger every day as they travel through steep and rugged forests, fell huge trees, and handle sharp tools. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn how loggers face risks to harvest the wood we need.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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  • Animal Trainer

    Patrick Perish

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Animal trainers have a wild job. From tigers to orcas, trainers teach animals to perform for circuses, movies, and more. Discover the dangers of working with unpredictable animals in this exciting title for young readers.
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